Rape survivors in Congo experience childbirth outcomes on par with other women.
Childbirth outcomes in women pregnant after rape in the Democratic Republic of Congo were compared to outcomes in other pregnant women. The study found that women pregnant after rape had similar childbirth outcomes as other pregnant women when receiving personalized care and support. This included prenatal education, empowerment, and a specially designed birthing room. Both groups had mostly vaginal births, with few needing interventions like cesarean sections. The babies' health, as measured by Apgar scores, was also similar between the two groups. Overall, the women pregnant after rape reported similar levels of fear of birth and rated their childbirth experience as good.